by Ken Morris
Antique engagement rings are a unique and beautiful alternative to a new ring. The tradition of giving separate rings for the engagement and the marriage started in Victorian England. The first DeBeers diamond minds in the late 1800s helped increase the popularity of engagement rings.

Selecting wedding jewelry is a very important process for the bride as she works on putting together her complete look for her wedding day. Many times she will have the option of borrowing pieces from her mom or grandmother to incorporate the “something old” into her wedding attire.